Community notices from the West Ald Society and local clubs
Society activity fills the day with meetings and events across city groups. Wilmer Sewing Circle meets at 11, Catholic Female Society convenes at 4, Home Economics Club gathers at 11, and a Diamond Jubilee planning session is noted. A YWCA talk by Dr. Ellen Barret Ligon addresses girls, plus a health course. A poem recalls Erin and St Patrick’s Day.
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Battle House
Cele
Dr. von Erdorff
Ma- Hospital
Lila Little
J. ¥. Hogan
Elen Barret Ligon
Association
Birthday forecast for those born today
Those born today will be alert and enterprising, with potential for early career reverses but later attainment of high positions. Material fortune may come from rich gifts or business progress. Traveling should be avoided and enthusiasm for acquaintances kept in check. Emphasize social gifts and tendencies early for ultimate success.
St Patrick’s Day Pride Lights Mobile Homes and Windows
The Mobile town celebrated St Patrick’s Day with green emblems and shamrock touches. Flags and banners, including two at the Mc Dermotts on Government Street, proclaimed loyalty to Old Glory and the Irish heritage within Mobile society.
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Tara's Hall
Ireland
Mobile
Legion of Honor
McDermotts
Government Street
Old Mobile
D. A. R. Meeting in Mobile Plans Album and Almanac
Mobile Chapter D. A. R. held an informal gathering at regent Mrs. Shawhan's Conception Street home. Members prepared flowers for decorating the Orpheum for the Society Almanac performances on March 28 and 29. They discussed Washington D. A. R. Congress representation and a proposed chapter album of portraits and ancestral records.
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Mobile
Shawhan
Conception Street
Orpheum
Washington
D. A. R. Congress
Chicago
Welcome New Comer Brightens Mobile Social Scene
A newborn arrival at Mr. and Mrs. Will Stewart’s home on 60 South Hallett Street is celebrated by family and friends. The piece follows social visits of Mrs. Frank Ruse in Mobile and Pensacola, with guests from Southport, Shubuta, Pittsburg and Baltimore, noting debutante prospects and upcoming visits.
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Will Stewart
J. D. Wilkins
South Hallet Street
Frank Ruse
Southport
Fla
Er Hunter
Pensacola
W. S. Ryser
Charles Smith
Pittsburg
Mobile
Hopkins
The Best Cough Syrup Made at Home
Home remedy for coughs cites Pinex and Sugar Syrup to make a pint bottle. It promises quick relief, appetite stimulation, and mild laxative effect with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The recipe uses Pinex and sugar syrup, with optional honey, and advises dosages of teaspoonfuls every one to three hours.
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United States
Canada
Theinex Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Mobile Socials Highlight Atlantic Guests and Alabama Events
Mobile society notes visit Miss Agnes Fowlkes expands to Alabama trips in Montgomery and Birmingham. Miss Mittle Floyd heads to Charity Ball in Birmingham with Mrs Robby Munger hosting. Mrs Erwin Craighad and others depart Mobile for the Alabama School Improvement Association convention in Montgomery. Leah Rosen sails to New Orleans for social week followed by Purim Ball plans at the Athenaeum and Easter Monday events in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittle Floyd
Meridian
Birmingham
Robby Munger
Mobile
Magic City
Erwin Craighad
W. RB. Deichamios
W. K. Linscott
Montgomery
Alabama School Improvement Association
State Educational Association
Leah Rosen
New Orleans
Aline Rosen
Purim
Athenaeum
K. O. Ris
Purity Rebekah Lodge Meeting and Burns Day at Barton Seniors
The Purity Rebekah Lodge meeting opened at 7 30 with a degree team practice drill and high attendance. Barton Academy Seniors celebrated Robert Burns Day with quotes violin solos poems Scottish songs and a Scots toasting reception of American ice cream and sweets.
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Robert Burns
Barton
Heather Belts
Barton Academy
Burns
Aline Rogen
Myrtle Tully
Green Carpet Graces Capitol For Extra Session
Workmen in Washington laid a new green carpet in the House chamber marking the first such floor covering since the 61st Congress. Senators Ashurst, Thornton, Kern, Warren and others wore green decorations as the capitol prepared for the extra session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Capitol
Senate
Ashurst
Thornton
Kern, Warren
Deputy Laurendine Pursues Embezzler Pope to Houston
Deputy C. C. Laurendine left Mobile at dawn for Houston to retrieve Watters W. Pope former book keeper for A. D. Davis who is sought on embezzlement charges. Pope has agreed to surrender without requisition papers.
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C. C. Laurendine
Mobile
Houston
Texas
Watters W. Pope
A. D. Davis
Pope
Gold Dust cleaner promises quick economical home cleansing
An advertisement extols Gold Dust as a versatile all round cleanser that replaces soap for most house cleaning. It claims it cleans faster, reaches corners, purifies and kills germs without heavy elbow grease.
Pythians Leave for Convention on Magnolia Steamer
A Magnolia steamer carried a large Mobile and Mobile County Pythians delegation to Magnolia Springs Baldwin County for the fifteenth semi annual Seventh District Convention. Other members traveled via Bay Minette and Foley by stage. Key speakers include Past Grand Chancellor Jacob D Bloch and Grand Chancellor Daniel B Dobbs with topics Good of the Order and Increase Your Power. The convention is presided by District Deputy Grand Chancellor Henry Simon.
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Magnolia
Mobile
Nobile County
Magnolia Springs
Baldwin County
Seventh District Association of the Order
Bay Minette
Foley
Jacob D. Bloch
Order
Daniel B. Dobbs
Henry Simon
D.S. Dobbs
C. M. Kilborn
F. W. Willoughby
H. G. Brondum
E. H. Ash
Henry Ledebur
C. L. Smith
L.D. Dix
W. W. Seay
J. H. Pankey
L.D. Browne
W. R. Lindsay
W. J. Allen
M. M. Marsh
Vice Investigation Injures Laundrymen
Chicago officials report to the Laundrymen's Association of Illinois that proposed vice penalties would devastate laundry business. The Illinois committee backs a state industrial commission to study women's wages and a science based morals court to tackle vice, with Judge Olson citing heredity as a factor in the social evil.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois Committee
Mrs Van Valkenburgh Details $190000 Living Expenses
Mrs Phillip Van Valkenburgh filed a detailed account in state court listing about 190 009 dollars spent on living costs over two years ending June 27 1912. She sues her separated husband for the amount. Items include three trips to Europe hotel bills autos clothing entertainment physicians dentists.
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Associated Press
New York
Phillip van Valkenburgh
State Court
Europe
Sunshine Needed for School Girls Says Professor
Paris March 18 Professor Manson of Nice urged air and sun exposure as essential to health and temper for women at the physical education congress. He said sun bathing air bathing and regular exercise in loose garments are vital and that girl pupils in high schools should learn elements of knowledge fit for motherhood.
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Associated Press
Paris
Manson
Nice
Physical Education Congress
Missouri Former Governor Sworn In as Assistant Postmaster General
Alexander M. Dockery, ex governor of Missouri, arrived in Washington and was sworn in as third assistant postmaster general. He will oversee postal funds receipt and disposal, stamp printing and issuance, money order and registration services, mail matter classification, and related unsalable stamped paper handling.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alexander M. Dockery
Missouri
Cotton Bulletin summarizes U S February cotton usage and stocks
The Census Bureau reports February U S cotton consumption at 466 933 running bales with 23 901 linters. On hand 4 209 559 bales including linters. Imports 34 040 bales. exports 530 911 bales. Active spindles 30 518 619 with 11 789 985 in growing states. Trade flows by country listed.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Egypt
Peru
China
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Notable sculptor Louis Amateis Dies at 57 in Washington
Prof Louis Amateis internationally famed sculptor and designer of art works died after five weeks illness in Washington. He was fifty seven. His major works include the large bronze doors at the west entrance of the Capitol. Born in Turin Italy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louis Amateis
Capitol
Professor Amatels
Turin
Italy
Fire at Kaz home Claims Infant Life in Nashville
A fire in Nashville started by children at the Kaz residence kills Lena Kaz infant daughter of Mr. Kaz and injures the mother. Firemen and the mother rescue three other Kaz children from the blaze.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Kaz
Lena
Police Judge Frees Irish Prisoners on St Patrick Day
Police Judge Killen visited Nashville police station and announced that, to honor St Patrick's Day, he would release all inmates. Every prisoner, including some African Americans, claimed Erin as their kin and the entire number were released.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Killen
Sons of Erin
Kentuckian Teacher Acquitted in Father Murder Trial
Darie Picklehimer of Paintsville Kentucky was freed by a jury in Huntington West Virginia after claiming he shot his father to save his mother from a whipping. Wealthy Kentucky men backed his defense and applauding courtroom spectators witnessed the acquittal.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Darie Picklehimer
Paintsville
Kentucky
Ohio bill would regulate women’s attire in public
Columbus, Ohio, March 18. Representative Capelle introduced a bill to appoint a governor’s commission to prescribe fashions for women in the state. The commission would fix limits on necklines, ban transparent stockings, and prohibit outer garments with lace or transparent embroidery. It would also regulate dress design and manufacture and allow penalties of at least 25 dollars for violations. The panel would include a minister, a parent of three, and a social settlement worker among others.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Capelle
Cincinnati
State of
Cox
State House
Georgiana Marshal Shot From Ambush
Special to The Item Georgiana city marshal W. T. Moxley was shot on Georgiana's Main Street by an unknown assailant and is seriously wounded but expected to recover. Investigators believe the ambush was connected to the marshal's crackdown on law violators.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. T. Moxley
Georgiana
Mosley
Racing Meet for Her Guests at Lebus Farm
Mrs. Clarence Lebus of Lexington Ky plans a private horse racing meet to set a guest entertainment record. The event at Lebus stock farm near Lexington features a ten thousand acre estate and a mile track with fifteen entrants plus a hundred invited friends. Governors and notable figures like Governor McCreary John Madden and Nicholas Longworth are listed among officers, with a special Jockey Club dispensation allowing owners to enter horses.
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Associated Press
New York
Clarence Lebus
Lexington
Kidney Pills Offer Relief For Kidney and Bladder Troubles
A worn reader notes chronic backache headaches nervousness and sleeplessness from kidney and bladder issues. Fordley Kidney Pills from Van Antwerp Corporation claim to aid any kidney or bladder problem with a strengthening tonic and curative formula free of habit forming drugs.
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Foley
van Antwerp Corporation
Municipal Ownership Discussion At Local Club
Discussion on Municipal Ownership led by Attorney Aubrey Boyles as part of the YMCA Club of the Study of Municipal Sociology program. Participants favored public ownership stating it yields the greatest good for the greatest number. others included M Doyle, Rev Wyatt Brown, J F Hogan, J H Lockwood, F Immler, Mrs McDonald and June Elizabeth Fonde.
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Aubrey Boyles
Boyles
To M. Doyle
Wyatt Brown
W. M
J. F. Hogan
J. H. Lockwood
Fimmler
Mrs. McDonald
Une Elizabeth Fonde
Galloway Takes Office As Assistant Secretary
In Washington on March 18 Dr. Beverly T. Galloway was sworn in as assistant secretary of agriculture shortly after Senate confirmation. His aide William T. Taylor will become chief of the bureau of plant industry and L. C. Corbett, previously in charge of horticultural investigations, will be assistant chief.
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Galloway
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Beverly T. Galloway
William T. Taylor
Bureau of Plant Industry
L. C. Corbett
Bureau
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